Dunbar Golf Club

Dunbar Golf Club is one of Scotland’s oldest and most storied links, founded in 1856 and shaped by over 170 years of golfing tradition. Located at the east end of Scotland’s Golf Coast in East Lothian, the course runs along a narrow strip of true links land that hugs the North Sea coastline, delivering stunning sea views and an authentic links challenge.

Crafted with the guiding hand of Old Tom Morris, Dunbar is a natural, traditional links where the elements play a defining role. Firm turf, coastal winds and subtly contoured greens demand imagination and control, rewarding thoughtful shot making and creativity around the greens.

Golf Course at Dunbar Golf Club

• True championship links – A full 18 hole championship links maintained to the highest standards
• Old Tom Morris heritage – Redesigned by one of golf’s most influential figures, preserving the classic character of the links
• North Sea setting – Holes run tightly along the coastline, delivering breathtaking views and ever present coastal winds
• Reimagined routing – A refreshed layout that enhances flow and builds to a thrilling par 5 finish guarded by a burn

Signature Holes

The closing par 5 stands out as a fitting finale. A genuine risk and reward test, it tempts longer hitters to chase the green in two, but the burn positioned just short demands absolute precision. The combination of strategy, pressure and coastal exposure makes it a dramatic end to any round.

Did You Know?

There are almost 400 years of documented golf at Dunbar, with references dating back to 1617. Over the years, legends such as Old Tom Morris, James Braid, J H Taylor and Harry Vardon have tested their games here cementing Dunbar’s place among Scotland’s most historic and revered links.